Oleg Shatov has expressed his delight after winning the UEFA Europa League qualifier against Vitesse at Stadion Saturn Ramenskoe on Thursday
Anzhi Makhachkala attacking midfielder, Oleg Shatov, has heaped praise on Guus Hiddink, insisting that the former Real Madrid manager inspired his side to win the first-leg UEFA Europa League qualifier 2-0 against Dutch side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitesse-c40905
on Thursday.
Shatov opened the scoring for home team in the 63rd minute while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fyodor-Smolov-c14249 doubled their advantage late in the game. The Dagestani club will now play the return leg next Thursday.
The 22-year-old Russian midfielder is of the belief that Hiddink's inspirational speech during the half time helped the Makhachkala-based club in defeating the Vitas in the third match of qualifying round in Europe.
Shatov believes that Hiddink, who replaced Gadzhi Gadzhiev after singing an 18-month contract in January, has all the attributes to become a successful manager at the Dagestani club, assuring the fans of a promising future under
the FA Cup winner.
“In the first half, the game evolved very difficult. The opponent is completely superior to us in controlling the ball and creating chances to score points. Well, that prompted us to praise the coach, who rebuilt our game after
making the right conclusions.”
“Hiddink shouted at us, and we managed to score two goals. I think the fans liked the second half of the match. He asked us to play as men. Gus said that we are playing like a 16-year-olds. So we went back on the field with the
right attitude. As a result, we won,” The former FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast player was quoted as saying.
Shatov remained adamant that they have a good bench, saying that they have the strength to play twice a week. He went on to express his delight after playing the European encounter, revealing he got a whole new experience playing
in Europe.
The Russian national, meanwhile, told that he is a kind of player who loves to attack and score goals. However, he assured the fans of not being selfish, telling that he will pass the ball every time he will see a team-mate in
a better position.
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